2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · GW55 ABU
2005 Lexus IS250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 146,241 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS250
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GW55 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 146,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GW55 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lexus Is250 (GW55 ABU) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GW55 ABU Mileage History
- 07/12/2023118,040 mi
- 27/02/2025124,514 mi+6,474 mi
- 10/03/2026146,126 mi+21,612 mi
- 17/04/2026146,241 mi+115 mi
- 17/04/2026146,241 mi
Average of roughly 11,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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